Residential Block Manager

Block Manager

Location: Belgravia Working Pattern: Monday-Friday | Full-Time | On-Site Salary: £30,000-£40,000 DOE

The Opportunity

A well-established and growing property management business is looking to appoint an experienced Block Manager to join its London-based team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a property professional with a strong background in block management , alongside experience managing individual flats and AST properties.

The successful candidate will take ownership of a varied residential portfolio, working closely with landlords, leaseholders, tenants, residents and contractors to ensure properties are professionally managed, well maintained and compliant.

The Role

This is a hands-on Property Management position covering both individual residential properties and an expanding block management portfolio .

The portfolio currently includes approximately 60 individual flats , predominantly located in Prime Central London, as well as a growing block management portfolio which has expanded significantly over recent years.

The blocks are primarily converted residential properties held on long leases, with the role involving a strong focus on maintenance coordination, contractor management and service charge reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of residential properties, including individual flats and blocks.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of AST properties.
• Coordinate repairs, maintenance and contractors from instruction through to completion.
• Arrange and conduct property inspections.
• Liaise with landlords, tenants, leaseholders, residents and contractors.
• Deal with property-related queries and complaints in a professional and timely manner.
• Monitor service charges, budgets and expenditure.
• Assist with the preparation of service charge reports and management documentation.
• Maintain accurate property, compliance and financial records.
• Ensure properties meet relevant health & safety, legal and regulatory requirements.
• Manage contractor relationships and monitor the quality and progress of works.
• Prioritise multiple maintenance issues and property management tasks effectively.
• Contribute to improving internal processes and delivering a high level of service to clients and residents.

About You

We're looking for an experienced and commercially aware Block Manager who has a solid understanding of residential block management.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience within residential property and/or block management .
• Strong knowledge of leasehold and block management.
• Experience managing individual flats and APTs.
• Good understanding of service charges and associated reporting.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• The confidence to deal with residents, landlords, contractors and other stakeholders.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to property issues.
• Good knowledge of property compliance, health & safety and relevant legislation.
• Strong IT and property management system skills.
• The ability to manage a busy portfolio and work to competing deadlines.
• Previous London property management experience is highly desirable.
• A relevant property, real estate or facilities management qualification would also be advantageous.

Salary & Package

£30,000-£40,000 per annum, depending on experience

• Monday-Friday
• Full-time, on-site position
• Opportunity to join a growing and expanding property management business
• Varied portfolio covering both individual properties and block management
• Scope for increased responsibility as the portfolio continues to grow

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